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600 plus test positive for COVID-19 at Cummins Prison

Monday, April 20 by Ray King

By Ray KingMore than 600 inmates at Cummins Prison near Grady have tested positive for the Corona virus, according to state Health Officer Dr. Nate Smith.During the governor’s daily press update on COVOD-19, Smith said most of those who have been test did not... Read More.

US oil prices crash below $0 a barrel

Monday, April 20 by Greg

(Associated Press) US oil prices crashed Monday to a record low as the market continues to be roiled by an epic collapse in demand caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Global stocks are mixed as investors brace for more companies to reveal how much the... Read More.

C&L customers may need to report outages daily in order to have power restored

Monday, April 20 by Greg

C&L Electric Cooperative customers who are still without power should call to report their outage every day until the outage is restored.State Representative Ken Bragg contacted DeltaplexNews.com Monday to provide this information he received. Additionally, DeltaplexNews.com contacted C&L and was told the same thing... Read More.

Healthcare worker who passed from Coronavirus has been identified

Monday, April 20 by Greg

DeltaplexNews.com reported Sunday that the first healthcare worker from the State of Arkansas passed away due to the Coronavirus Saturday at UAMS in Little Rock. That healthcare worker was a nurse at Jefferson Regional and is believed to have been infected by the first... Read More.

Pine Bluff records it’s 8th Coronavirus death

Monday, April 20 by Greg

Pine Bluff now has its eighth Coronavirus death after a nursing home patient has succumbed to the virus.Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley confirmed the death to DeltaplexNews.com early Monday morning. Kelley confirmed the victim was a white male in his 80’s.Pine Bluff recorded six... Read More.

Jefferson county resident becomes first healthcare worker in Arkansas to die from Coronavirus

Sunday, April 19 by Greg

Arkansas Secretary of Health Dr. Nate Smith announced Sunday that the state’s first healthcare worker has passed away from COVID-19.The health care worker passed Saturday at UAMS, and worked at Jefferson Regional Hospital with the initial group of cases reported there according to Smith.A... Read More.

Governor announces $10 million grant for rural hospitals

Saturday, April 18 by Ray King

By Ray KingGovernor Asa Hutchinson on Saturday announced that the state will provide $10 million to assist rural hospitals who are struggling because of the COVID-19 pandemic.At his daily press conference, the governor said the funds will go to 27 different rural hospitals in... Read More.

Two killed, four hurt in Bradley County accident

Saturday, April 18 by Ray King

A two-vehicle accident in Bradley County Friday resulted in the death of two men and injuries to four others.According to a preliminary report, Juan Manuel Medina, 40, and Cesar Figuerao-Gutirrez, 35, both of Warren were passengers in a 1993 Ford Van driven by Fidel... Read More.

C&L Electric provides Saturday morning power outage update

Saturday, April 18 by Greg

Many people have been without power in South Arkansas, and one of the larger power utility companies in the area is C&L Electric, with offices in Sheridan and Star City.A large amount of the power outages in the area at the time are for... Read More.

Alderman Win Trafford believes Pine Bluff residents are taking the COVID-19 crisis seriously

Friday, April 17 by Greg

Pine Bluff Ward Two Alderman Win Trafford joined the Will and Greg Morning Show on Oldies 101.3 Friday morning“Everything is day by day,” said Trafford. “Every company seems to be putting proper precautions into place and keeping the economy rolling on that end. We’re... Read More.

Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Arkansas continue to assist clients while following COVID-19 guidelines

Friday, April 17 by Greg

Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Arkansas is committed to assisting our clients while following governmental guidelines for COVID-19. Our client’s health and safety mean the world to us.Our Senior Centers will remain closed until further notice. We would like to extend a heartfelt... Read More.

State sets May 4 as date to begin lifting COVID-19 restrictions

Friday, April 17 by Ray King

By Ray KingArkansas has set May 4 as the day as the target date for lifting some restrictions put in place because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Governor Asa Hutchinson.At his daily press conference Friday, the Governor said a report from his Post-Peak... Read More.

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